Joost is a grooving funky, but also romantic soul. Selfmade, one-man's band, I've composed about 1000 songs so far..and counting. Used to play and record everything myself, but with modern technology that all changed and now I use real organic loops manipulate them and combine that with jazzy playing, a touch of improvisation and bluesy raspy cockerish blue-eyed soul singing. I've been inspired by many great artists who are mostly eclectic in styles, like Gino Vannelli, Todd Rundgren, Miles Davis, Boz Scaggs, John Martyn, Sting, Terry Callier. I thank them all!! Mostly influenced by the 1960-70's, but I keep a sharp eye on today's fashions. At first I started out as a drummer and played with a lot of bands in Holland. I found out that I could write songs too and ended up as a singer and did a lot of crazy stuff on stage to wake up the crowd. Now I record and write a lot and sometimes I miss playing these songs with a grooving band, but on the other hand I feel very comfortable doing it all by myself. Trying to make my own mark on music. So tell me what you think of the songs. Did I just see your feet move? Albums: Now on CD [1998] Tarts [1999] Rub Your Face In It [1999] Big Shoes To Fill [2000] Thanks For Stopping By [2000] Colour Me Black Or White [2001] He's Your Buddy [2002] That's Me With The Ball [2004] Gift Shot [2005] Volumed 10 [2007] HéJosé [2008] You Know Your Dad [2009] When The Left Foot Fits The Right Shoe [2009]. Tracks Of The Week in 2008/2009!! Similar Artists: Terry Callier, John Martyn.